Sessional Instructor, Indigenous Studies
Sessional Instructor, Indigenous Studies
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Job Summary
The Indigenous Studies program at UFV a gathering place rooted in ancestral St:lo Tmxw invites applications for a sessional appointment to teach courses in Indigenous Studies at the first- and second-year levels in the 2025-26 academic year. The successful applicant will be asked to teach from the following course selection:
IPK 102: Introduction to Indigenous Peoples Knowledges
IPK 202: Introduction to Indigenous Resurgence
IPK 302: Colonial Trauma Residential Schools and Resilience
IPK 332: Indigenous Governance and Leadership
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD or other terminal degree in Indigenous Studies or a closely related field (e.g. Anthropology Political Science History Sociology Cultural Studies). Candidates who are ABD may be considered.
We are seeking individuals who bring relational understanding of Indigenous governance knowledge and methodologies and who are committed to community-engaged land-based and inclusive pedagogies. A record of undergraduate teaching in Indigenous Studies or related interdisciplinary fields is required. Familiarity with Indigenous pedagogies including community-engaged and land-based learning is an asset. Experience with online and hybrid teaching modalities is also preferred.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit the following materials:
A cover letter
Curriculum vitae (including a list of three referees)
A sample syllabus for a first-year Indigenous Studies course previously taught by the applicant
Recent teaching evaluations
A brief statement of teaching philosophy (with attention to Indigenous pedagogies or approaches)
Review of applications will begin on August 11 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqemylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.
Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey when creating a personal system profile. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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